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MB04 MZL

2004 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS30073,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 MZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 80,528 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 80,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 79,697 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,084 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,347 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,359 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,963 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 38,963 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,110 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 36,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,486 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,554 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 18,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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MB04 MZL is a 2004 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB04 MZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MB04 MZL registered?

MB04 MZL is a 2004 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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